As the sun was about to set, those people hadn't returned yet. A touch of anxiety crept into Bai Jinmian's eyes. "Why are they so slow!"
Ning Yan'er said softly, "Jinmian, don't be anxious. Maybe they're on their way back!"
Liu Rumei remained calm, sipping the tea in her cup leisurely. Sixi behind her still watched the two women warily. These two must have come here on purpose to cause trouble!
Those people finally returned empty - handed when Bai Jinmian was on the verge of losing her patience. They hesitated, glanced at everyone, and then gritted their teeth and said, "Miss, the body is gone!"
Bai Jinmian couldn't help widening her beautiful eyes, filled with disbelief. "How is that possible!"
The body wasn't a living person. How could it disappear without a trace?
Ning Yan'er also frowned. "Tell us in detail. Could the body have come back to life and run away?"
"We dare not deceive you, Miss. When we got there, the grave had been dug. It seemed that something had dug out the body. We searched all around but only found this."
After saying that, the man took out a bracelet from his bosom and respectfully presented it to Bai Jinmian.
Bai Jinmian subconsciously took a step back, her eyes full of disgust. "Get this away from me!"
Seeing this, Sixi pursed her lips and whispered to Liu Rumei, "Miss, they must have come here to cause trouble!"
Liu Rumei remained silent, but a thoughtful look flashed across her eyes. Maybe Ning Yan'er came here on purpose to pick a fight, but Bai Jinmian might not be. It seemed that this matter was real. But where had the body gone?
Bai Jinmian gritted her teeth and whispered to Ning Yan'er beside her, "Yan'er, there must be something fishy about this. I have to go back and check!"
Ning Yan'er nodded. "This matter concerns your mother's reputation. It's good to go back and ask. Remember, don't conflict with your father again!"
Bai Jinmian nodded with a smile. "Yan'er, only you treat me so well. Don't worry."
After Bai Jinmian left, Ning Yan'er said softly to Liu Rumei, "Today's incident was sudden. I made Miss Liu wait for so long. It's my fault. It's getting late. To show my apology, how about I be the host?"
Liu Rumei smiled charmingly and shook her head. "I don't dare to trouble the princess to spend money. It's getting late. The coroner's office should be closing. Princess, take your time. I won't see you off!"
She really didn't want to deal with this woman. It was really tiring!
Hearing this, Ning Yan'er was stunned for a moment. A flash of displeasure crossed her eyes, but she still smiled faintly and said, "It doesn't matter. I'll wait at the door."
After saying that, without waiting for Liu Rumei to refuse, she turned around and left.
Seeing this, Liu Rumei frowned even more. She really couldn't figure out what Ning Yan'er was up to!
Sixi puffed out her cheeks angrily and gritted her teeth. "Miss, she must have ill intentions. You have to be careful!"
Liu Rumei smiled helplessly. "It's okay. She won't eat me!"
It was just that staying with such a woman was really tiring.
After closing the shop, Ning Yan'er came in front of Liu Rumei and said with a smile, "I heard that Miss Liu likes the pastries from Wanbaozhai. How about we go there?"
"As the princess wishes!"
Seeing Liu Rumei's indifferent attitude, the displeasure in Ning Yan'er's eyes deepened a bit, but it disappeared in a flash, and her smile remained on her face.
When they arrived at Wanbaozhai, the two entered a private room. Ning Yan'er personally poured a cup of tea and handed it over. "Miss Liu, regarding today's matter, I really want to ask Miss Liu for help. I have no intention of teasing you!"
Liu Rumei reached out to take it and said softly, "I understand."
Bai Jinmian's expression hadn't been fake. She could tell that much.
Ning Yan'er sighed leisurely, pursed her lips and said, "I won't hide it from Miss Liu. The dead concubine was a concubine - born daughter from my grandfather's family. She can barely be considered my aunt. Since my aunt passed away, my grandfather will surely ask the Bai family for an explanation!"
Hearing this, Liu Rumei was slightly stunned. She really hadn't expected such a thing.
Ning Yan'er continued, "My aunt was a bit... So as soon as she arrived at the Bai family, she offended many people. She was also domineering and used my father's reputation to bully others. That's why she was taught a lesson by Mrs. Bai. Who would have thought that she would die in the Bai family not long after. My aunt was very beautiful and had some means. She caught Lord Bai's heart for a while. So Lord Bai suspected that Mrs. Bai had something to do with it!"
Liu Rumei pursed her lips. "So that's the case."
Ning Yan'er nodded and sighed again. "Now my father is in a difficult position, caught between my grandfather and the Bai family..."
"I heard that Miss Liu solved a major case in the palace. So I came to Miss Liu, hoping that Miss Liu could help find out the real culprit. In this way, we can give my grandfather an explanation and clear Mrs. Bai's name!"
Liu Rumei smiled faintly and said, "Princess, you're joking. I'm just a coroner. I'm afraid the matter of investigating the case still needs Lord Xue to handle. In the case in the palace, it was thanks to the Crown Prince and the King's help. Otherwise, I might not have been able to solve the case."
Moreover, she was good at finding clues on the body, but now the body had disappeared without a trace. How could she investigate? This was originally Lord Xue's job. She couldn't overstep her bounds and steal someone else's job.
Hearing this, Ning Yan'er immediately frowned and gritted her teeth. "I know this is a bit difficult for Miss, but family scandals should not be made public. It's not appropriate to let Lord Xue handle it!"
If this matter didn't put her father in a difficult position, who would care about the life and death of a concubine - born daughter?
Seeing Ning Yan'er's determined look, Liu Rumei couldn't help frowning slightly. "It's not that I don't want to help, but the body has disappeared. I have nowhere to start the investigation!"
But Ning Yan'er smiled faintly and said, "Miss Liu, just do your best. Even if you can't find out anything, I won't blame you!"
Since the matter had come to this point, it was impossible for Liu Rumei not to agree. She could only sigh and nod.
"I'll do my best!"
Sixi beside her couldn't help gritting her teeth. This Princess of Peace was clearly making things difficult for Miss Liu!
The body couldn't even be found, but she still asked Miss Liu to investigate the case!
Ye Zhe, hidden in the dark, a thoughtful look flashed across his eyes. He was full of doubts. When did this matter happen? Why didn't they know about it?
Seeing that Liu Rumei had agreed, the smile on Ning Yan'er's face deepened. "Thank you, Miss Liu! I'll toast Miss Liu with tea instead of wine!"
"Princess, you're too polite!"